Inafi Bangladesh Foundation, one of the national chapters of global Inafi has elected its new executive governing body for the term July 2024 – June 2027.
Mohammed Muslim Chowdhury, chairman of Sonali Bank, has been elected as chairman, Md Emranul Huq Chowdhury, founder and principal adviser of Antar as vice chairman, Mosharraf Hossain, director finance of Buro Bangladesh as Treasurer, and Mahbuba Haque, executive director of Inafi Bangladesh as member secretary.
International Network of Alternative Financial Institutions (Inafi) is an international network of development practitioners.
The newly elected chairman of Inafi Bangladesh Foundation Mohammed Muslim Chowdhury is currently serving as chairman of Sonali Bank as well following a distinguished career in the Bangladesh Civil Service, serving as finance secretary and comptroller and auditor general.
The other members of the Governing Body are Arinjoy Dhar of Brac (senior director, microfinance), Md Abdus Samad of ASA (executive vice president-program), and Aftabur Rahman Jafree of Ghashful (executive director.)
Additionally, the Advisory Council Members include Asif Saleh, executive director of Brac; Zakir Hossain, founder executive director, Buro Bangladesh; Dr. Humaira Islam, founder and executive director, Shakti Foundation for Disadvantaged Women; Shib Narayan Kairy, adviser to managing director, Kumudini Welfare Trust of Bengal (BD) Ltd.; and Md Ariful Haque Choudhury, president of ASA.
The election was held during the 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Inafi Bangladesh Foundation, conducted virtually on 28 January 2025.
The AGM also addressed key agenda items, including the approval of the 20th AGM minutes and updates on actions taken, approval of the annual report, approval of the audit report, approval of the budget for July 2024 – June 2025, and the appointment of an auditor for 2024-2025.
